Eris OTA Update

[AdmSuvvuk]

if you have insurance and brick your phone. Claim it lost get a new one. Problem solve

Not really, at least the way my insurance works is you pay a $50 deductible. Ok, to some that may not seem like much money, but to a lot of folks it is. It played a large factor in my deliberations over whether to install the leak or not. What finally won me over was the fact that I flashed my Omnia 2 or 3 times a week just for the fun of it, and I couldn't see how the process was that much different. Not being able to roll back caused me pause though. In the end it was the fact that my omnia was still functional should I break the Eris that gave me the mental "OK" to do the upgrade. But everyone's situation is different. I very nearly chose prudence over the gee whiz factor of the new toys.

 

[laurentypo]

This is not forum for those who installed 2.1...this is a forum for those who are waiting to get the OTA update. I just wanted a place where I could see what others have heard about the OTA update.

Just saying

 

[walkinonthesun]

With my luck, the OTA is going to come out while I'm staying at my grandma's roaming, with no wireless internet, and I won't be able to get the update!

 

[jreed2560]

Wow, horribly implemented sarcasm with a side of weak comeback.

While you were missing the intellect in my comment I guess I was missing the usefulness in any of yours.

wow when did you guys get into it?

 

[textstev]

The new 2.1 Rom is great. There are no bugs as far as I can tell after a few reboots now and using it a few days. It is also a lot faster like the browser, maps, and voice. I don't need a task manager anymore.

I really think the Verizon push will come to us OTA anyway over this Verizon which will let us download more HTC widgets hopefully the news one and friend feed.

 

[chassum]

So, while waiting for the OTA, I've decided to satisfy my lust by installing some shiny new apps:
- swype beta (It really works! really!)
- VisibleVote (Get permission from someone older & wiser than you before using

What else would be good to while away the hours?

 

[Bswartz95]

So, while waiting for the OTA, I've decided to satisfy my lust by installing some shiny new apps:
- swype beta (It really works! really!)
- VisibleVote (Get permission from someone older & wiser than you before using

What else would be good to while away the hours?

That VisibleVote is an interesting app. Funny how our representatives tend to not listen to the majority.

 

[karib]

So, while waiting for the OTA, I've decided to satisfy my lust by installing some shiny new apps:
- swype beta (It really works! really!)
- VisibleVote (Get permission from someone older & wiser than you before using

What else would be good to while away the hours?

So I guess your March 5th date of expected OTA is out the window ... maybe tomorrow we will wake up to a nice surprise??? Starting to get a little anxious here!

 

[BigJon]

Hot off the verizon forums...................................

"Software Upgrade for ERIS wil be 2.0






03-07-2010 01:01 PM
I just talked with HTC today and they confirmed that the new upgrade for the ERIS will be the 2.0..... Not the 2.1 as has been hoped for. It will be offered any day now and can be downloaded off the HTC site or over the air."


"Re: Software Upgrade for ERIS wil be 2.0






03-07-2010 03:02 PM - last edited on 03-07-2010 03:05 PM
Ok, I may have opened my mouth just long enough to change feet. I just got off the phone with HTC, and the young lady on the other end ASSURED ME that the Eris release of Android 2.0 would definitely be out by the end of this month. She also said it would subsequently be replaced by 2.1, but couldn't give a timeframe for when that would happen. So, in case you thought the wait was over...think again. Go figure. That 2.1 patch is looking better all the time."










Just passing some info along, but what I've come to realize is...............NEVER take the word of a "Verizon sales rep" or an "HTC customer service rep" about any kind of info regarding an update. Everyone's "insider" that has told them release info has been wrong to this point. Until something official comes out, it's all here say.

 

[Ryobi]

So ya'll got the leaked chinese version of HTC's 2.1. LOL

 

[Ryobi]

Wow, horribly implemented sarcasm with a side of weak comeback.

While you were missing the intellect in my comment I guess I was missing the usefulness in any of yours.

Boo!

 

[Bswartz95]

If that's true, then it will be a two part roll out. 1.5 to 2.0, then eventually 2.1. Sounds like they have some work to do on the final product.

This brings the next question. If you have version 2.1, will you want a better working 2.0? And will you get the OTA update?

 

[OfTheDamned]

wow when did you guys get into it?

I shot down his troll posts earlier in this thread and he was trying to be clever.

 

[BigJon]

So ya'll got the leaked chinese version of HTC's 2.1. LOL

Can't get anything by you huh?

 

[BigJon]

If that's true, then it will be a two part roll out. 1.5 to 2.0, then eventually 2.1. Sounds like they have some work to do on the final product.

This brings the next question. If you have version 2.1, will you want a better working 2.0? And will you get the OTA update?

Personally, I downloaded the leaked 2.1 but haven't installed it as of yet. I might wait a few more days to see if this is true and the 2.0 comes out. I've always been the kind of person who over analysis everything, so I've been following everyone's experiences with 2.1 closely. Whether I go with the official update(s) or install the leak, at least I have it if I choose to.

I'd like to wait for the official releases, but the more I see about the fixes for the "bugs" and the youtube videos I see, you never know. I am kinda impatient! LOL

 

[Ryobi]

Do you guys really think HTC hasn't figured a way to roll out the OTA update without wiping the device? If so, I have some land in Haiti to sell you.

Verizon, not HTC has the say when it rolls out. Once the testing period has ended you will see the update. Except those of you who updated already to the leaked version of 2.1. So, enjoy.

 

[Ryobi]

I shot down his troll posts earlier in this thread and he was trying to be clever.

The only thing you shot was your foot. I'm gonna start calling you Barney Fife.

 

[BigJon]

Do you guys really think HTC hasn't figured a way to roll out the OTA update without wiping the device? If so, I have some land in Haiti to sell you.

Verizon, not HTC has the say when it rolls out. Once the testing period has ended you will see the update. Except those of you who updated already to the leaked version of 2.1. So, enjoy.

The only thing you shot was your foot. I'm gonna start calling you Barney Fife.

Please, keep the posts on point of the thread or don't post at all. This isn't the "Your momma is so........." Thread, so post your juvenile comebacks someplace else!

 

[OfTheDamned]

The only thing you shot was your foot. I'm gonna start calling you Barney Fife.

Thanks for proving me right.

 

[Bswartz95]

I like how there are limits on avatar size, but not on pictures that eff up an entire page.

 

[Gremlin]

Actually AT&T did it right, the iphone uses itunes to download and install your update via your Mac or PC and even backs up your phone. Were left with using OTA with horrifically slow data rates, I'm just glad I use wifi almost 95% of the time.

Did they do it right, or do they have a multibillion dollar foundation to work from?

To be perfectly honest i had no idea who HTC was untill i came here to read on the OS. Chances are HTC will never be Apple,.... just a hunch.

 

[BigJon]

I know, when I quoted that I was hoping it was just going to be the text, not the pic. Sorry about that

Back on point of the thread.....................If 2.0 for Eris is "ready to go" then I assume it has Sense UI. Would it be that hard to adapt it to 2.1? Are they really that different? I know the leaked version has some bugs which i'm sure is what's delaying it, but if 2.0 works I wouldn't think 2.1 would be that much harder to tweak

 

[smacky]

I know, when I quoted that I was hoping it was just going to be the text, not the pic. Sorry about that

Back on point of the thread.....................If 2.0 for Eris is "ready to go" then I assume it has Sense UI. Would it be that hard to adapt it to 2.1? Are they really that different? I know the leaked version has some bugs which i'm sure is what's delaying it, but if 2.0 works I wouldn't think 2.1 would be that much harder to tweak

The Eris will be getting 2.1, not 2.0.

 

[Ciggy]

Do you guys really think HTC hasn't figured a way to roll out the OTA update without wiping the device? If so, I have some land in Haiti to sell you.

Verizon, not HTC has the say when it rolls out. Once the testing period has ended you will see the update. Except those of you who updated already to the leaked version of 2.1. So, enjoy.

If an official 2.0 releases it wouldn't be that difficult to get the 2.1 phone to roll back. Just as simple as the first install.

 

[gruss]

Yeah if that article is correct and it is available for download why couldn't we just roll back? Not that I want to but should be easy enough?